How to reset CP plus DVR step by Step?
Here
are three reliable ways to reset a CP Plus DVR depending on
your model and situation:
This
is the most common method:
- Call CP Plus
support (India toll free: 1800‑103‑5666; or +91 88009 52952
- Provide DVR model,
serial number, current date & time, and your email
address
- You'll receive
an email with one or more temporary master passwords, valid for one day.
- Disconnect the LAN
cable, restart the DVR.
- At login, choose
Admin and enter the master password.
- Navigate to Main
Menu → Account (or
Advanced → Account), select admin
user, click Modify Password, enter the master password in “Old
Password” and then set your new password (without special characters)
- Make sure to change
the password within 24 hours because the master password expires quickly.
2. Built‑in Reset via QR / App / Email
(Newer Models)
If
your DVR supports modern recovery features:
- On the login
screen, click Forgot Password.
- Choose QR
code reset or answer security questions if previously
- A QR code
will display—scan it using the gCMOB for Android and iCMOB for iOS mobile app
- You’ll get a reset
code via email (valid for 24 hours
- Enter the code
on the DVR interface and proceed to set a new password
Be
cautious—these methods may erase all custom settings, though recordings
are usually retained.
Quick Decision Guide
|
Situation |
Recommended Method |
|
Forgot
password & locked out |
Call
support + use master password |
|
DVR
shows “Forgot Password” option |
Use
QR/App/email method |
|
No
recovery options & support unavailable |
Hardware
reset (jumper/battery) |
To Reset Your CP Plus DVR Now:
- Preferred
method: Call CP Plus support, get your
master code, and reset via menu.
- If your DVR
shows “Forgot Password”, follow the QR/app steps easier.
- Hardware reset only if you're
experienced and can't use other methods.
Let
me know your DVR model or if you see the reset option on screen—I can walk you
through the exact steps!
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